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Szalonej Środy With LOT Polish Airlines Means Crazy Wednesday Sale
LOT Polish Airlines has a promotion that occurs on many Wednesdays because Szalonej Środy translates from Polish into English as Crazy Wednesday, which is in effect only on Wednesdays — typically for the Polish market, as airports in Poland are usually the origination airports of the deals. As today...
One Mile at a Time
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card Platinum Elite Status: How It Works
TheMarriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card(learn more) is Marriotts most premium co-branded credit card, and there areall kinds of reasons to consider picking it up, includinga massive improved welcome offer.
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Passengers Ordered Off Plane In Maine As Police Make A Threat They Can’t Deliver On
Police boarded a Breeze Airways Airbus A220 in Bangor, Maine and ordered a group of passengers including a parent with a toddler off the aircraft. One officer offered them a choice: leave voluntarily or get arrested and placed on the no-fly list.
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Man Set Up Camera In His Hotel Room; Caught Employee In The Act
When we write about suspicion of theft in lodging situations, it’s usually in Airbnbs. Originally with little to no oversight, some Airbnb owners have set up hidden cameras in their…
Traveling For Miles
Marriott Titanium Elite status has become a lot more useful (but not on Marriott stays!)
For most of the time that Marriott Bonvoy has existed, the case for Titanium Elite status has surrounded the benefits that the status offers when you're staying at Marriott properties, but as Marriott has increasingly sacrificed caring for Bonvoy members in favor of keeping hotel owners happy, justifying a push...
Live and Let’s Fly
Air France Served This Surprisingly Elegant Business Class Meal On A 250-Mile Flight
Air France managed to serve a rather elegant little Business Class meal on a flight of just 250 miles between Basel and Paris, and while it certainly wasn’t a feast, I thought it was very well done. Meal Of The Week: Air France Business Class From Basel To Paris My...
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JW Marriott Guest Booked For An Advertised Perk. It Hadn’t Existed In 2 Years.
A guest booked an Orlando JW Marriott partly because of an advertised resort amenity. After booking, the hotel told them it hadn’t been offered in two years. For better or…
Live and Let’s Fly
I Flew Air France A350 Business Class. It’s The Best In Europe
Let me start with my conclusion: Air France business class on the Airbus A350 is the best in Europe and one of the best in the world. In terms of seat, service, food, drink, bedding, and Starlink Wi-Fi, I could not have had a more perfect flight. Air France A350...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Lufthansa A380 Smashes Into Runway Approach Lights at Munich — Second Incident on Same Runway in Days
What to Know A Lufthansa A380 carrying 351 passengers struck runway approach lights while landing short of the threshold at Munich Airport, just days after a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 suffered a similar collision on the same runway. In This Article Why landing short of the threshold isn’t the same...
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Ascott Hotels Will Have 1,000 Properties, Top-Tier Status Matches And Free Preview Stays
Ascott has more than 1,000 operating and pipeline properties, yet it barely registers with many U.S. travelers. Its published status match can confer top-tier Platinum for a year, unlocking unusual perks including 24-hour stays, regional breakfast, airport transfers and invitations to preview new hotels for free.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
“Give Us More Crew or Cut Service”: Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Escalate 787 Staffing Dispute
What to Know Flight attendants working Alaska Airlines’ new long-haul Boeing 787 routes have filed a formal grievance, saying management broke its own agreement by loading up the Main Cabin with new products after the union had signed off on the service flow. In This Article What the union agreed...
2PAXfly
CHINESE AIRLINES: 2026 guide to which airline is best
I was really surprised when I looked at the 2PAXfly reader statistics and found that an article about which Chinese Airlines were best was one of 2PAXfly’s most popular posts. That was nearly 18 months ago, so time to update my choices. When I first wrote this guide in January...
Miles To Memories
OnePay Saves You $1 Per Gallon on Gas Every Wednesday
OnePay users can earn $1 or more per gallon back on eligible gas purchases every Wednesday through September 15, 2026.
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Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Flying Blue muda resgates com milhas e reduz benefícios
A partir de 8 de setembro de 2026, o Flying Blue, programa de fidelidade de Air France e KLM, passará a oferecer três categorias de tarifas para passagens emitidas com milhas: Light, Standard e Flex. A mudança não aumenta oficialmente o valor mínimo em milhas para emitir uma passagem-prêmio. O...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Shell Box: abasteça e economize até R$ 7 com cupom de desconto
Se você precisa abastecer nesta quarta-feira, esta pode ser uma boa oportunidade para pagar menos. O Shell Box voltou a oferecer um cupom com R$ 0,10 de desconto por litro, limitado a R$ 7 OFF, para abastecimentos com Shell V-Power. Confira os detalhes da oferta. Como funciona o desconto no...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Turkish Airlines abre nova opção para brasileiros viajarem à China
A Turkish Airlines vai ampliar sua presença na China continental com uma nova rota entre Istambul e Chengdu, capital da província de Sichuan. Os voos começam em 11 de novembro de 2026 e transformarão a cidade no quarto destino da companhia no país, depois de Pequim, Xangai e Guangzhou. Como...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
17 anos do Azul Fidelidade! Ganhe até 80 mil pontos bônus nos cartões Azul Itaú
Seguindo com suas ofertas em comemoração aos 17 anos, chegou a vez do Azul Fidelidade oferecer um bônus para os clientes que solicitarem os cartões Platinum, Skyline ou Visa Infinite, em que é possível garantir 80 mil pontos, mediante o cumprimento da meta de gastos. A oferta é válida até...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Riyadh Air e ANA fecham acordo e abrem caminho para codeshare e parceria entre programas
A Riyadh Air e a japonesa ANA assinaram um memorando de entendimento (MoU) para desenvolver um acordo comercial entre as duas companhias, com foco em conexões entre a Arábia Saudita, o Japão e outros destinos de suas redes. Riyadh e Tóquio no centro da parceria O acordo, anunciado ontem (18),...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Confira hotéis ibis no Rio de Janeiro com diárias a partir de R$ 178
O Rio de Janeiro reúne destinos que combinam natureza, cultura, gastronomia e atrações para diferentes perfis de viajantes. Para ajudar no planejamento da sua viagem, selecionamos hotéis ibis com diárias a partir de R$ 178 em diferentes cidades da região. Confira as opções disponíveis e aproveite para viajar gastando menos. Hotéis...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Assine o Clube Azul mensal e receba até 290 mil pontos até o final do ano
Em mais uma oferta de 17 anos, o Azul Fidelidade está com uma nova promoção de adesão ao Clube Azul na modalidade mensal, oferecendo até 290 mil pontos até o final do ano. A oferta é válida até 23 de agosto e você confere os detalhes a seguir. Promoção de adesão...
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Comprar Avios: precios, promociones y cuándo merece la pena
Analizamos uno a uno los precios de compra de Avios en Iberia Club, Finnair Plus, Qatar Airways y British Airways. Descubre la diferencia entre bonus y descuento, cómo ahorrar eligiendo divisa y el histórico de promociones actualizado.
Spain
Ultima Llamada
Comprar Avios de Qatar Airways: 50% de bonus hasta el 25 de agosto
Qatar Airways Privilege Club ofrece hasta un 50% de bonus al comprar Avios hasta el 25 de agosto de 2026. En mi cuenta, 66.000 Avios + 33.000 de bonus cuestan 1.386 €, un precio final de 1,40 céntimos por Avio. Analizo cuándo compensa comprar y qué debes comprobar antes de...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 18 de agosto de 2026
Nossa equipe reuniu as principais ofertas encontradas no mundo dos pontos e milhas, facilitando o acesso às promoções que merecem atenção. Para encerrar o dia bem informado, confira tudo o que selecionamos e aproveite as melhores oportunidades no Radar PPV. Promoções de acúmulo de pontos ¹ pontos por dólar. Promoções...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aproveite a oferta da Assist Card e contrate o seguro viagem com até 60% OFF
Antes de embarcar, vale a pena garantir uma proteção para sua viagem sem pesar no orçamento. A parceria entre Assist Card e Pontos Pra Voar permite contratar o seguro viagem com até 60% de desconto em planos selecionados. Além disso, recebe pontos Livelo e pode ganhar acesso à sala VIP, dependendo...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta passagens PPV: emissões nacionais na LATAM a partir de R$ 224
Reunimos passagens na LATAM a partir de R$ 224 para diferentes destinos no Brasil, oferecendo boas oportunidades para viajar pagando menos. Confira os trechos disponíveis e aproveite enquanto houver disponibilidade. Passagens nacionais na LATAM Para garantir as suas passagens nacionais LATAM, siga estes passos: Acesse a página da campanha clicando...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Confira hotéis no Centro-Oeste com diárias a partir de R$ 158
O Centro-Oeste reúne destinos que combinam natureza, cultura, gastronomia e atrações para diferentes perfis de viajantes. Para ajudar no planejamento da sua viagem, selecionamos hotéis com diárias a partir de R$ 158 em diferentes cidades da região. Confira as opções disponíveis e aproveite para viajar gastando menos. Hotéis Accor no...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aeroméxico planeja nova rota entre Cidade do México e Milão
A Aeroméxico anunciou a intenção de lançar uma nova rota sem escalas entre a Cidade do México e Milão, ampliando sua presença na Europa. A operação está prevista para começar em março de 2027, mas ainda depende das autorizações governamentais. O trecho será operado com Boeing 787 Dreamliner, modelo utilizado...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Compre pontos Livelo com até 56% de desconto + 5% OFF no pix
A Livelo lançou uma promoção com 56% de desconto na compra de pontos para os assinantes do clube. Os clientes que optarem pelo pagamento no Pix terão 5% de desconto extra. A promoção é válida somente hoje, dia 18 de agosto. Vamos aos detalhes! Compre pontos Livelo com 56% de desconto...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Harmony Lounge inaugura sala VIP no Aeroporto Santos Dumont
A Harmony Lounge inaugurou uma nova sala VIP no Aeroporto Santos Dumont, ampliando as opções disponíveis para passageiros que passam pelo terminal carioca. O espaço combina alimentação, descanso e uma estrutura especialmente voltada para quem precisa trabalhar antes do voo. Nova Sala VIP no Aeroporto Santos Dumont A nova unidade...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Smiles e Inter Loop: até 70% de bônus na transferência de pontos
A Smiles lançou uma nova campanha de transferência bonificada em parceria com o Inter Loop. Desta vez, oferece aos clientes até 70% de bônus nas transferências feitas até amanhã, 19 de agosto. Veja os principais detalhes a seguir. Transfira pontos do Inter Loop para a Smiles com bônus Para esta campanha,...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Azul terá voos entre Belo Horizonte e Parnaíba
A Azul vai iniciar, em 18 de novembro, uma nova rota entre Belo Horizonte/Confins e Parnaíba, no litoral do Piauí. Serão dois voos semanais, às quartas e aos sábados, criando uma nova opção para chegar à região do Delta do Parnaíba e à Rota das Emoções. Como serão os voos...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Alerta PPV! Passagens internacional a partir de 23.140 pontos no Azul Fidelidade + taxas
Em mais uma edição do alerta PPV de hoje, trouxemos opções de passagens internacionais no Azul Fidelidade, com oportunidades a partir de 23.140 pontos + taxas, em voos operados pela Azul Linhas Aéreas. Abaixo, veja as disponibilidades e aproveite! Passagens internacionais com pontos Azul Fidelidade Confira na tabela a seguir...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
XP sorteia ingressos para o NFL Rio Game
A XP lançou a promoção “LAST CHANCE NFL”, que vai sortear 10 pares de ingressos para o NFL Rio Game, partida que será disputada no Maracanã em 27 de setembro. A campanha está aberta até 31 de agosto e contempla diferentes formas de acumular números da sorte, incluindo abertura e...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Ganhe até 67 mil pontos no upgrade para o Clube Livelo Plus
A Livelo está com mais uma campanha disponível, agora é com o Clube Livelo Plus! Nesta campanha, é possível garantir até 67.000 pontos em 12 meses no upgrade de plano. A oferta é válida somente até amanhã, 19 de agosto. Confira os principais detalhes a seguir. Upgrade para o Clube Livelo...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Emirates perto de autorização para voo de quinta liberdade entre Milão e Lima
A Emirates está perto de receber autorização para operar voos entre Milão, na Itália, e Lima, no Peru, usando os chamados direitos de quinta liberdade. A permissão ainda não foi concedida de forma definitiva, mas, segundo fontes ouvidas pelo jornal italiano Corriere della Sera, falta apenas uma última assinatura para...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
Aproveite! Azul Fidelidade com até 120% de bônus na transferência de pontos Alloyal
O que acha de turbinar seu saldo de pontos no Azul Fidelidade? O programa lançou mais uma campanha de transferência bonificada em parceria com a Alloyal, oferecendo até 120% de bônus no envio de pontos. Além disso, os clientes que realizarem a primeira transferência recebem 3.500 pontos extras. A promoção é...
Brazil
Pontos pra Voar
American Airlines vai instalar telas em todos os assentos e ampliar espaço premium nos aviões de corredor único
A American Airlines anunciou uma ampla renovação da cabine de seus aviões de corredor único, com dois movimentos que devem mudar bastante a experiência a bordo nos próximos anos: telas individuais de entretenimento em todos os assentos e um aumento significativo na quantidade de lugares premium. Mais assentos de primeira...
View from the Wing
Delta CEO Says They’re Coming For San Antonio Next After Austin—Texas Comeback Is Already Taking Shape
Delta CEO Ed Bastian says San Antonio is the airline's next long-term Texas opportunity after Austin. Gates, lounge space and years of planning could all line up.
Live and Let’s Fly
Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Call 787 Service “Unsustainable,” Demand More Crew Or Service Cuts
Flight attendants operating Alaska Airlines’ new longhaul Boeing 787-9 flights say the carrier is asking too much of them, filing a formal grievance that attempts to gives management an ultimatum: add more flight attendants or cut back onboard service. I’m all for more staffing, if truly needed, but cutting service...

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Eurowings Set to Introduce Proper First Class Recliner Seats On Actual Inter-European Flights to London, Mallorca, and Malaga
What to Know Eurowings will introduce proper First Class recliner seats on short-haul flights to London, Mallorca, and Málaga starting December 1, following a successful market test on its Berlin to Dubai route. In This Article How the Comoda recliner, made by Italian manufacturer Geven, compares to Eurowings’ standard Euro...
Frequent Miler
Earn 5K bonus I Prefer points when renting from Sixt
It looks like Preferred Hotels and Sixt have had a partnership for at least 2.5 years, but I only just came across it and so wanted to highlight it in case you’d been unaware too. It’s worth knowing about—particularly if you’ll be booking a cheap one day car rental—because you’ll...
Traveling For Miles
American Airlines significantly increasing premium seating on narrowbody fleet
Alongside its announcement on seatback screens, American Airlines has also confirmed that it will significantly increase the number of First Class and Main Cabin Extra seats across its narrowbody fleet.
One Mile at a Time
Regent Seven Seas & GHA Discovery Partnership: Surprisingly Lucrative
Regent Seven Seas is a cruise line owned by Norwegian, and it’s regarded as one of the better luxury cruise lines in the market. Head for Points flags something that I found to be interesting, and which I think is worth being aware of, for anyone planning a cruise. Long...
Traveling For Miles
American Airlines is bringing back seatback screens to its narrowbody fleet
American Airlines has announced that it will install seatback entertainment screens at every seat across its narrowbody fleet, reversing the strategy that saw the airline remove them over the past decade.
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Woman Whips Out Her Peanut Bar On Plane. Then Another Customer Takes Matters Into Her Own Hands: ‘You’re Definitely In The Wrong’
"Imagine thinking your candy is more important than a person's life."
One Mile at a Time
Chase Ink Business Preferred Cell Phone Protection: How This Useful Benefit Works
The Ink Business Preferred Credit Card (learn more) is one of the all-around best business credit cards. There’s a lot to love about the card, from the huge welcome bonus, to the 3x points bonus categories, to the excellent rental car protection, to this being a good hub for the...
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Earn 150,000 Points & $250: Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card Review
With this limited time offer by American Express, you'll not only earn 150,000 points but also a $250 statement credit as a welcome bonus.
View from the Wing
Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Say Long-Haul Service Is Too Much Work — Demand More Crew Or Cut Service
Alaska Airlines flight attendants say the carrier’s new long-haul 787 service requires too much work for the staffing provided, and the union is demanding either more crew or a reduced onboard product. Alaska is meeting contractual staffing, but the union says their contract gives them a right to negotiate service...
Eye of the Flyer
The 2027 Total Solar Eclipse — Why Your Miles and Points Plan Starts Now
Wednesday came and went, and somewhere over the North Atlantic the moon did its thing without me. For two minutes and eighteen seconds, the sky over Reykjavik and northern Spain went dark in the middle of the afternoon while people cheered, dogs got confused, and a few fortunate souls even...
One Mile at a Time
Lufthansa Airbus A380 Lands Early In Munich, Hits Runway Lights… Second Runway Incident In Two Days!
Goodness, one of the runways at Germany’s second biggest airport seems to be having a rough couple of days, after back-to-back incidents.
Traveling For Miles
Flying Blue devalues award redemptions “to better align with your travel needs”
Flying Blue, the rewards/frequent flyer program for Air France and KLM, has announced that it is restructuring how it prices up awards and that going forward, the lowest cost awards will come with considerably fewer perks than they do now. Importantly, if you want to enjoy the perks you get...
Frequent Miler
Flying Blue to increase Standard award prices and introduce Light and Flex award fares
Starting September 8th, Flying Blue’s lowest-priced awards on Air France and KLM-operated flights will be booked as “Light” fares, with restrictions such as no changes or refunds permitted. Think of light fares as similar to basic economy, but they will also apply to premium economy and business class. With any...
Live and Let’s Fly
“Not Allowed!” American Airlines Flight Attendant Snatches Wife’s Business Class Food From Husband, Throws It Away
An American Airlines passenger says a flight attendant confiscated his wife’s unwanted business class bread roll and dessert rather than allow him to eat them in economy. There may well be a policy against bringing premium cabin service items across the curtain, but the way this was handled sounds like...
One Mile at a Time
Flight Attendants Hate Working Alaska 787s, Complain Of “Impossible” Service
It’s always interesting to learn about the internal politics between airline management and frontline employees, especially when it comes to staffing levels, since that can also impact the passenger experience.
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Couple Books Groupon Mystery Vacation, Gets Assigned Harrah’s Hotel In Vegas. Then They See The Room: ‘I’m Scared’
“There are so many hidden fees and upcharges..."
One Mile at a Time
Flying Blue Award Pricing Changes: New Tiered Fares Amount To A Devaluation
Flying Blue is one of my favorite frequent flyer programs for redeeming miles, as the program is useful for redemptions in premium cabins on Air France and KLM, as well as for travel on SkyTeam and other partner airlines.
View from the Wing
Air France-KLM’s Flying Blue Keeps Its Cheapest Awards, Strips Benefits Unless You Spend More Miles
Air France KLM Flying Blue is adding Light, Standard and Flex fare families to award redemption September 8. Base-level pricing and availability stay the same, but non-elites face a choice of fewer benefits or more miles.
Live and Let’s Fly
Flying Blue Introduces “Light” Business Class Awards With No Lounge Access Or Flexibility
Flying Blue is introducing branded award fares on Air France and KLM beginning September 8, 2026, with Light, Standard, and Flex options that look a lot like paid fares. There is some genuine additional flexibility here, particularly for elite members, but there is also an unmistakable downside: the cheapest Business...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
20 Years of The Gate With Brian Cohen. Thank You.
This article was published at 8:33 in the evening Eastern Daylight Time on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, which marks exactly 20 years to the minute since The Gate With Brian Cohen was founded and launched with this article pertaining to liquids and gels — and what is allowed to be...
The Bulkhead Seat
JetBlue’s Next BlueHouse™ Lounge Will Open Soon in Boston
Back in December, I wrote about the opening of JetBlue’s first BlueHouse™ Lounge opening…
Frequent Miler
Wyndham timeshare promo: Book 3 night stay for as few as 1,875 points per night
Wyndham Vacation Resorts is running a new promotion that’s giving the opportunity to book a three night stay for 7,500, 15,000, or 30,000 points per night. When taking into account the discount you can get for being a Wyndham credit cardholder, that could drop the price to as low as...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Encalm Xenia Lounge Delhi Airport (DEL)
Duringmy Four Seasons Yacht via Turkmenistan and Saudi Arabia adventure, I had a very long layover at Delhi Airport (DEL), prior to my Air India 777 first class flight. This allowed me to check out several lounges.
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The One Big Thing Cruise Passengers Want – But Will Probably Never Get
# The One Big Thing Cruise Passengers Want – But Will Probably Never Get Cruise lines have added countless amenities passengers have asked for over the years. But one popular…